Michael Jackson

June 11, 2012 Candid Confessions
Oprah Winfrey’s exclusive, one-on-one interview with Paris Jackson aired Sunday. The 14-year-old talked about her early childhood, memories of her dad, Michael Jackson (who died three years ago June 25) -- and how she has dealt with bullying.
 
Paris switched from homeschooling to attend high school, and encountered some bullying. "People have tried [to bully], but it doesn't always work," Paris told Oprah in the interview that aired on "Oprah's Next Chapter.” "At school… and some people try to cyberbully me. They try to get to me with words, but that doesn't really work."
 
When asked by Winfrey if she thought her peers were jealous, Paris said: "Maybe, I don't know."
 
Mostly, a very cool and poised Paris talked about her dad and how much she still thinks of him. "I just like, remember something, and I smile," the teenager said.

June 04, 2012 Hot Topics

Oprah Winfrey scored a sit-down with Michael Jackson’s only daughter, Paris, in which the teenager talks about life without her dad on “Oprah’s Next Chapter.”

Oprah has an intimate conversation with the 14-year-old, who at one point tells the talk show queen, “It never gets easier,” in dealing with the loss of her father. Watch the clip!



May 30, 2012 Hot Topics

A personal, handwritten letter sent by Michael Jackson to ex-wife Lisa Marie Presley has been taken off the auction block.

Michael Jackson’s Desperate Letter to Lisa Marie Presley Pulled from Auction
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The letter, written sometime between 1993 and 1996, read, "Smell here [arrow with box] Lisa I truly need this rest I haven't slept litterally [sic] in 4 days now.  I need to be away from phones and Business people.  I must take care of my health first Im' [sic] crazy for you Love Turd." (See the letter here).

May 03, 2012 Hot Topics
Michael Jackson to Be Resurrected for New Pepsi Ad
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The makers of Pepsi have signed a deal with Michael Jackson’s estate, which will allow them to use images of the late King of Pop for a global marking campaign.
 
According to the Wall Street Journal, the nature of the promotion will vary by country, but will include a TV commercial, special-edition Pepsi cans featuring Jackson's image, and chances to download remixes of his biggest hits.
 
Jackson first partnered with Pepsi in 1983. In 1984, his hair caught fire while filming a commercial for the brand.
April 18, 2012 Hot Topics

Matt Fiddes, Michael Jackson's former bodyguard, is launching a legal bid to prove he is the later singer's son Blanket's biological father, reports the Daily Mail.

Michael Jackson Bodyguard Seeks to Prove He's Blanket's Father
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Fiddes, 32, announced in the British newspaper that he's headed to Los Angeles to demand visitation rights with the 10-year-old, whose legal name is Prince Michael II. "I am going to lodge my DNA and formally ask the Jacksons for access. I want visitation rights," said Fiddes. "Michael is their father and I do not want that to change, but I want the children back in my life... I think Blanket is mine, but I want final proof," he added.

March 05, 2012 Extra Scoop
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"Dr. Seuss' The Lorax" was the top weekend film, earning $70 million in the biggest opening weekend this year.

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Get more "Extra" Scoop headlines for Monday, March 5!

Michael Jackson Files Allegedly Stolen by Hackers -- MSNBC

Oprah's Interview with Whitney Houston's Daughter to Air March 11 on OWN -- NY Daily News

Vanessa Minnillo Is Pregnant -- US Weekly

Kim Kardashian Donates Double Value of Wedding Gifts to Charity -- TMZ

January 26, 2012 Celebrity Highlights

The late Michael Jackson's children - Prince, Paris and Blanket - are paying tribute to their father Thursday in Hollywood, using the King of Pop's shoes and a sequined glove to make hand and foot impressions in the concrete in front of Grauman's Chinese Theatre.

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Matriarch Katherine Jackson will also be in attendance, as will Michael's brothers, Tito, Marlon and Jackie Jackson. The celebrity guest list includes Justin Bieber, Smokey Robinson, Chris Tucker, members of the cast of "Glee," and Quincy Jones, according to organizers.

January 26, 2012 Extra Scoop
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The L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services paid a visit to Halle Berry's home and interviewed the actress over claims that her ex, Gabriel Aubry, put their 3-year-old daughter, Nahla, in harm's way.

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Get more "Extra" Scoop headlines for Thursday, January 26!

Spielberg to Direct 'Moses' Movie Epic -- Deadline

Michael Jackson's Kids to Sink His Shoes and Sequined Glove in Concrete at Chinese Theatre -- CNN

Country Music Awards: Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean Lead Nominees -- L.A. Times

Uggie, Dog Star from 'The Artist' to Retire -- The Washington Post